so the James Webb Space Telescope used an origami-style folding mirror, then unfolded in space. But this process is difficult and risky, as telescope mirrors have to be perfectly aligned to take ...

And that’s why concepts embodied in ancient paper folding techniques — Japanese origami can be traced back to the 16th century — have been studied and adapted in research happening around the world ...

BYU professors are presenting origami-inspired technology to NASA and the U.S. Air Force. The prototype is a foldable antenna and telescope that can be deployed on spacecraft and permanently ...

however - as is the James Webb telescope. Observatory and shield must therefore be folded up on themselves, origami style, for the ride to orbit. Only when they get into space can they be unpacked ...